Transformation

On May 30, 2015January 11, 2018 By Baydreamer - Lauren ScottIn Poetry

I find myself going the wrong way
at rapid speed and I’m so preoccupied
that I miss the gap in the road before
tumbling in. Darkness surrounds me
with verve. A smooth texture is cool
under my fingertips and less frightening
than my imagination. Still, uncertainty
and fear consume me. Strength has always
been my friend. Weakness has been an
acquaintance. I rely on my friend and
ever so slowly, with fingers gripping each
little crevice, I find my way out and am
blessed to feel sunshine on my shoulders

Lauren Scott © 2015
(The darkness in this poem is fiction
and the sunshine is reality)

19 thoughts on “Transformation”

silentlyheardonce

Beautifully expressed Lauren.

May 30, 2015 at 9:31 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks so much, Kim! Have a lovely weekend!
  
  May 30, 2015 at 10:06 am Reply
  1. silentlyheardonce
    
    You too.
    
    May 30, 2015 at 10:07 am
Rajagopal

May strength, your friend, keep you on track…

May 30, 2015 at 9:57 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks, Raj, and I’m doing fine. The darkness in this poem is fiction but it’s derived from life experiences. I wish you a wonderful weekend!
  
  May 30, 2015 at 10:07 am Reply
Geraldine

Hope you have a wonderful weekend Lauren. I’m glad this IS fiction! Hugs, G

May 30, 2015 at 2:26 pm Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks, G! The weekend was great, productive and relaxing and I’m sorry to see it ending soon. 🙂 I hope yours has been good, too, and yes, this is fiction. But that’s not to say I haven’t been in a place described in the poem. I think many have but as long as we are able to pull out of the darkness then those moments are only memories. Hugs back!
  
  May 31, 2015 at 5:39 pm Reply
macjam47

Beautifully stated. A dark one, but I’m glad you ended it with sunshine.

May 30, 2015 at 6:40 pm Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks so much, Michelle. There was a time when I was reluctant to post darker poems. Mine tended to always be happy. Then a friend encouraged me to post them all because that’s what life is made of…many experiences, some happy, some not. Unfortunately sometimes the darker times can be great inspiration for poetry. 🙂 I’m always happy with sunshine though…have a good evening!
  
  May 31, 2015 at 5:41 pm Reply
ianscyberspace

Those thoughts were so brilliantly constructed. 🙂

May 30, 2015 at 8:07 pm Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks so much, Ian! 🙂
  
  May 31, 2015 at 5:41 pm Reply
The Emu

May your strength forever be your shadow Lauren.
Kind regards.

May 31, 2015 at 1:53 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Lovely sentiments, Ian, thank you! Just so you know, the poem is fiction except for the sunshine. 🙂
  
  May 31, 2015 at 5:42 pm Reply
journeyintopoetry

Great poem Lauren, which I am sure many of us can relate to. Although I am relieved to hear the darkness in this particular poem is fiction. A good one to keep by you for tougher times when you need to be reminded of the ‘smooth texture’ and know that it is still there for you no matter what ❤️ ️Xxx

May 31, 2015 at 4:57 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks, Chris, and what a good idea for the poem. It’s always great to keep that “smooth texture” in mind even if it’s buried deep. As long as we can dig it up to see the light again, it’s all worth it. 🙂 Hugs! ♥
  
  May 31, 2015 at 5:44 pm Reply
kathryningrid

And one of the realities is that you are the sunshine perched on many a shoulder.
❤
K

June 1, 2015 at 10:08 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Aww, thanks, K! That’s sweet of you and I could say the same about you! ♥
  
  June 2, 2015 at 6:53 am Reply
Maxima

Beautifully expressed Lauren!With love maxima

June 2, 2015 at 2:30 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks so much, Maxima! Have a wonderful week! ♥
  
  June 2, 2015 at 6:54 am Reply